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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.91, 235.89 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.91, 235.89 and 118.46 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.91 : 235.89 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.91/235.89 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.91x = 235.89 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.91x = 27,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,943.53/170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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